Pakistan, Jan. 5 -- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Syria later this week, her first trip since Bashar al-Assad's fall. The visit comes as international efforts to rebuild Syria gain momentum. She will also tour Jordan and Lebanon during her Middle East trip.

Von der Leyen aims to support reconstruction initiatives and strengthen EU engagement in the region. Her visit signals Europe's commitment to stabilizing Syria after years of conflict. Officials stress the EU's financial role is vital for post-war recovery.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former rebel leader who helped oust Assad, has been seeking international backing. The country faces ongoing security challenges, sectarian tensions, and threats from ...